17:00 Perth
Sunday 30 August 2020
All13:0013:3014:0514:4015:1515:5016:2517:0017:30
bet365 Handicap Chase
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 2m 4f 20y | Good to Soft | 14 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 17:00 | Winning time: 5m 9.40s
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Three-time winner over fences and wasn't disgraced after 6 months off when third at this C&D just under 3 weeks ago. May need more respite from the handicapper to trouble the judge.
Left chase debut effort behind when landing handicap at Market Rasen last summer. Things haven't gone to plan since but ran better than for a while when third there on return. Can build on that here.
Now 8 lb lower than for his latest success at Market Rasen in September, but his 3 efforts since returning to action last month were not overly inspiring.
Multiple hurdles winner in 2018 and posted best effort yet over fences on first run since rejoining this yard when fourth here (2m) in July. Fell 4 out over C&D 19 days ago with questions over trip.
Winner of 3 of his 5 starts over fences for Tom Lacey in 2018, and took advantage of a much-reduced mark with a run behind him to score at Cartmel 23 days ago, all out to hold on. 4lb rise looks fair.
Won 2m Musselburgh handicap chase in November off 3 lb higher mark, but his 4 subsequent efforts in this sphere have left much to be desired. Now tried in a tongue strap.
Off the mark in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good to soft) in September and good placed efforts next 2 starts. Ended last season with a whimper when pulled up at same track 8 months ago, however.
Back to form after 5-month layoff when second at Hexham in October but he's been let down by his attitude when below that level since. One to have reservations about.
Unreliable type who failed to complete for the fourth time in his last 7 starts at Uttoxeter just under a fortnight ago, pulled up after all but unseating eighth.
Wide-margin winner here in July and made the frame on each of his 4 subsequent starts, despite reportedly having a breathing problem last time. Should be on the premises once more from same mark.
A long time since his last win and cheekpieces/tongue tie combination have failed to spark a revival the last twice over C&D. Blinkers now reached for.
Winless following 3 runs between the flags and 9 starts under Rules, back on track before falling 2 out over this C&D 19 days ago (possibly distracted by winner and may have been placed).
Shed the maiden tag over fences at Ayr in February 2019 and shaped better than the distance beaten suggests after 6 months off at Market Rasen last time, though was typically held back by jumping.
Poor maiden hurdler/chaser who isn't one to be interested in, tailed-off at Cartmel when last seen just over 3 weeks ago.
Non-Runners
11
Grumpy Boots19
Weight: 10-11| Age: 6
T: A C Whillans J: Craig Nichol
NR
Forecasts
Write It Down (4/1), Istimraar (6/1), Sword Of Fate (13/2), Walkin In The Rain (7/1), Graystown (15/2), Beautiful Ben (11/1), Ballycrystal Court (11/1), King's Wharf (12/1), Our Lucas (12/1), Orioninverness (14/1), Buyer Beware (16/1), Grumpy Boots (16/1), Beau Et Sublime (22/1), Quick Brew (33/1), Some Ambition (66/1)
BALLYCRYSTAL COURT gets the vote to come out on top in what looks a fiercely-competitive handicap chase. He ran better than for a while when third on his reappearance at Market Rasen and he can build on that from a slightly lower mark here. Istimraar is feared most having hit the frame in 4 starts since his wide-margin win here in July, ahead of Walkin In The Rain and Write It Down.
- BALLYCRYSTAL COURT (IRE)
- ISTIMRAAR (IRE)
- WALKIN IN THE RAIN (IRE)
Prize Money
1st: £3,899.002nd: £1,145.003rd: £572.004th: £286.00
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